Baghdad hosts Arab Economic and Social Development Summit's first meeting
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The preparatory meeting for the 5th Arab Economic and Social Development Summit kicked off on Monday in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad.
The 34th Arab Summit and the 5th Arab Economic and Social Development Summit will be held in Baghdad on May 17 to discuss different challenges facing the Arab world, particularly the ongoing Arab-Israeli conflict.
During the meeting, which was attended by senior officials from Arab countries, Iraq assumed the presidency of the summit from Lebanon. The 4th Arab Economic and Social Development Summit was held in the capital, Beirut, in 2019.
The meeting discussed the Arab League Secretary-General's initiative, 'The Arab Artificial Intelligence Initiative: Towards Technological Leadership and Sustainable Development.'
The meeting addressed the execution of the decisions from the last summit in Beirut, as well as cooperative Arab economic, social, and development efforts.
Additionally, the meeting addressed the Arab Strategy for Food Security 2025-2035, the Greater Arab Free Trade Area, and the fulfillment of the prerequisites for the creation of the Arab Customs Union.
The meeting's outcomes will be presented to Arab leaders on May 17 after being submitted to the preliminary meeting of Arab trade and economic ministers on Tuesday.
In anticipation of the summit day on May 17, preparatory discussions will continue on Wednesday with the gathering of top officials and permanent representatives, and on Thursday, the Arab foreign ministers will convene.
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